A motocross event in Fort Ann, New York, has turned tragic after a 62-year-old rider lost his life in a dirt bike crash at a local racing facility. The sudden accident has left the racing community in shock and mourning, as friends and fellow riders remember a man who died doing something he loved.
According to the New York State Police, troopers responded at about 10:42 a.m. on April 18, 2026, to a motocross track along Route 149 after reports came in of a rider suffering severe injuries following a crash. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene due to the seriousness of the incident.
Investigators identified the victim as 62-year-old Nicholas Milohnic of Beacon, New York. Authorities said Milohnic was riding on the track when the crash occurred and was attempting to navigate a jump when he was thrown from his dirt bike, resulting in critical injuries on impact.
Bystanders at the motocross facility rushed to assist immediately after the crash. Witnesses began lifesaving efforts before emergency medical services arrived. Despite those quick actions and continued attempts to revive him, Milohnic was pronounced dead at the scene, marking a heartbreaking end to the incident.
Officials described the crash as sudden and deeply distressing for those who witnessed it. Riders and spectators at the track were left shaken as the incident unfolded in real time, turning what had been a routine riding session into a moment of tragedy.
The New York State Police said the investigation remains ongoing, though the crash does not currently appear to be suspicious. Authorities are continuing to review the circumstances to better understand what led to the fatal fall. As the motocross community grieves, condolences have been extended to Milohnic’s family and all those affected by the loss of a rider remembered for his passion and presence on the track.